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  • 1 hold

    I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
    1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) holde
    2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) holde
    3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) holde
    4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) holde
    5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) holde
    6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde
    8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) holde
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være
    10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) tro; holde
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde
    12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde
    20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) vente
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse
    3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag
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    - - holder
    - hold-all
    - get hold of
    - hold back
    - hold down
    - hold forth
    - hold good
    - hold it
    - hold off
    - hold on
    - hold out
    - hold one's own
    - hold one's tongue
    - hold up
    - hold-up
    - hold with     II [həuld] noun
    ((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) last
    * * *
    I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
    1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) holde
    2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) holde
    3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) holde
    4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) holde
    5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) holde
    6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde
    8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) holde
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være
    10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) tro; holde
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde
    12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde
    20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) vente
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse
    3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag
    •
    - - holder
    - hold-all
    - get hold of
    - hold back
    - hold down
    - hold forth
    - hold good
    - hold it
    - hold off
    - hold on
    - hold out
    - hold one's own
    - hold one's tongue
    - hold up
    - hold-up
    - hold with     II [həuld] noun
    ((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) last

    English-Danish dictionary > hold

  • 2 regard

    1. verb
    1) ((with as) to consider to be: I regard his conduct as totally unacceptable.) anse
    2) (to think of as being very good, important etc; to respect: He is very highly regarded by his friends.) respektere
    3) (to think of (with a particular emotion or feeling): I regard him with horror; He regards his wife's behaviour with amusement.) se på; betragte
    4) (to look at: He regarded me over the top of his glasses.) se på
    5) (to pay attention to (advice etc).) lytte til
    2. noun
    1) (thought; attention: He ran into the burning house without regard for his safety.) hensyntagen
    2) (sympathy; care; consideration: He shows no regard for other people.) hensyn
    3) (good opinion; respect: I hold him in high regard.) respekt
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    - regardless
    - regards
    - as regards
    - with regard to
    * * *
    1. verb
    1) ((with as) to consider to be: I regard his conduct as totally unacceptable.) anse
    2) (to think of as being very good, important etc; to respect: He is very highly regarded by his friends.) respektere
    3) (to think of (with a particular emotion or feeling): I regard him with horror; He regards his wife's behaviour with amusement.) se på; betragte
    4) (to look at: He regarded me over the top of his glasses.) se på
    5) (to pay attention to (advice etc).) lytte til
    2. noun
    1) (thought; attention: He ran into the burning house without regard for his safety.) hensyntagen
    2) (sympathy; care; consideration: He shows no regard for other people.) hensyn
    3) (good opinion; respect: I hold him in high regard.) respekt
    •
    - regardless
    - regards
    - as regards
    - with regard to

    English-Danish dictionary > regard

  • 3 engage

    [in'ɡei‹]
    1) (to begin to employ (a workman etc): He engaged him as his assistant.) ansætte
    2) (to book; to reserve: He has engaged an entertainer for the children's party.) engagere
    3) (to take hold of or hold fast; to occupy: to engage someone's attention.) fange; lægge beslag på; tiltrække sig
    4) (to join battle with: The two armies were fiercely engaged.) angribe
    5) (to (cause part of a machine etc to) fit into and lock with another part: The driver engaged second gear.) tilkoble
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    - engagement
    - engaging
    * * *
    [in'ɡei‹]
    1) (to begin to employ (a workman etc): He engaged him as his assistant.) ansætte
    2) (to book; to reserve: He has engaged an entertainer for the children's party.) engagere
    3) (to take hold of or hold fast; to occupy: to engage someone's attention.) fange; lægge beslag på; tiltrække sig
    4) (to join battle with: The two armies were fiercely engaged.) angribe
    5) (to (cause part of a machine etc to) fit into and lock with another part: The driver engaged second gear.) tilkoble
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    - engagement
    - engaging

    English-Danish dictionary > engage

  • 4 grip

    [ɡrip] 1. past tense, past participle - gripped; verb
    (to take a firm hold of: He gripped his stick; The speaker gripped (the attention of) his audience.) gribe
    2. noun
    1) (a firm hold: He had a firm grip on his stick; He has a very strong grip; in the grip of the storm.) greb
    2) (a bag used by travellers: He carried his sports equipment in a large grip.) rejsetaske
    3) (understanding: He has a good grip of the subject.) greb
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    - come to grips with
    - lose one's grip
    * * *
    [ɡrip] 1. past tense, past participle - gripped; verb
    (to take a firm hold of: He gripped his stick; The speaker gripped (the attention of) his audience.) gribe
    2. noun
    1) (a firm hold: He had a firm grip on his stick; He has a very strong grip; in the grip of the storm.) greb
    2) (a bag used by travellers: He carried his sports equipment in a large grip.) rejsetaske
    3) (understanding: He has a good grip of the subject.) greb
    •
    - come to grips with
    - lose one's grip

    English-Danish dictionary > grip

  • 5 button

    1. noun
    1) (a knob or disc used as a fastening: I lost a button off my coat.) knap
    2) (a small knob pressed to operate something: This button turns the radio on.) knap
    2. verb
    ((often with up) to fasten by means of buttons.) knappe
    3. verb
    (to catch someone's attention and hold him in conversation: He buttonholed me and began telling me the story of his life.) hage sig fast i; slå en klo i
    * * *
    1. noun
    1) (a knob or disc used as a fastening: I lost a button off my coat.) knap
    2) (a small knob pressed to operate something: This button turns the radio on.) knap
    2. verb
    ((often with up) to fasten by means of buttons.) knappe
    3. verb
    (to catch someone's attention and hold him in conversation: He buttonholed me and began telling me the story of his life.) hage sig fast i; slå en klo i

    English-Danish dictionary > button

  • 6 captivate

    ['kæptiveit]
    (to charm, fascinate, or hold the attention of: He was captivated by her beauty.) fascinere; betage
    * * *
    ['kæptiveit]
    (to charm, fascinate, or hold the attention of: He was captivated by her beauty.) fascinere; betage

    English-Danish dictionary > captivate

  • 7 catch

    [kæ ] 1. past tense, past participle - caught; verb
    1) (to stop and hold (something which is moving); to capture: He caught the cricket ball; The cat caught a mouse; Did you catch any fish?; I tried to catch his attention.) fange
    2) (to be in time for, or get on (a train, bus etc): I'll have to catch the 9.45 (train) to London.) nå
    3) (to surprise (someone) in the act of: I caught him stealing (my vegetables).) overraske; tage på fersk gerning
    4) (to become infected with (a disease or illness): He caught flu.) blive forkølet
    5) (to (cause to) become accidentally attached or held: The child caught her fingers in the car door.) hænge fast i; klemme
    6) (to hit: The punch caught him on the chin.) ramme
    7) (to manage to hear: Did you catch what she said?) høre; få fat i; opfatte
    8) (to start burning: I dropped a match on the pile of wood and it caught (fire) immediately.) begynde at brænde
    2. noun
    1) (an act of catching: He took a fine catch behind the wicket.) fangst
    2) (a small device for holding (a door etc) in place: The catch on my suitcase is broken.) lås
    3) (the total amount (of eg fish) caught: the largest catch of mackerel this year.) fangst
    4) (a trick or problem: There's a catch in this question.) stikke noget under
    •
    - catchy
    - catch-phrase
    - catch-word
    - catch someone's eye
    - catch on
    - catch out
    - catch up
    * * *
    [kæ ] 1. past tense, past participle - caught; verb
    1) (to stop and hold (something which is moving); to capture: He caught the cricket ball; The cat caught a mouse; Did you catch any fish?; I tried to catch his attention.) fange
    2) (to be in time for, or get on (a train, bus etc): I'll have to catch the 9.45 (train) to London.) nå
    3) (to surprise (someone) in the act of: I caught him stealing (my vegetables).) overraske; tage på fersk gerning
    4) (to become infected with (a disease or illness): He caught flu.) blive forkølet
    5) (to (cause to) become accidentally attached or held: The child caught her fingers in the car door.) hænge fast i; klemme
    6) (to hit: The punch caught him on the chin.) ramme
    7) (to manage to hear: Did you catch what she said?) høre; få fat i; opfatte
    8) (to start burning: I dropped a match on the pile of wood and it caught (fire) immediately.) begynde at brænde
    2. noun
    1) (an act of catching: He took a fine catch behind the wicket.) fangst
    2) (a small device for holding (a door etc) in place: The catch on my suitcase is broken.) lås
    3) (the total amount (of eg fish) caught: the largest catch of mackerel this year.) fangst
    4) (a trick or problem: There's a catch in this question.) stikke noget under
    •
    - catchy
    - catch-phrase
    - catch-word
    - catch someone's eye
    - catch on
    - catch out
    - catch up

    English-Danish dictionary > catch

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  • hold up — {v.} 1. To raise; lift. * /John held up his hand./ 2. To support; hear; carry. * /The chair was too weak to hold up Mrs. Smith./ 3. To show; call attention to; exhibit. * /The teacher held up excellent models of composition for her class to… …   Dictionary of American idioms

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